Meat Inspection and Quality Assurance Conference Mercure Gold Coast Resort, QLD 21-22 October 2015
Meat Inspection & Quality Assurance Conference The Australian meat industry s MI&QA Conference is now in its sixteenth year. The conference is an event built around the interests of plant managers, QA and meat inspection personnel as well as regulators in the meat processing industry. The conference targets meat industry employees who have a requirement to understand the quality and food safety environment in which the Australian meat processors operate. The conference aims to highlight existing and over the horizon issues that the industry needs to address such as labelling laws, microbiological testing, inspection regimes, supply chain assurance schemes and animal welfare standards. Industry support for the conference in recent years has been overwhelming, with registrations of delegates and trade exhibitors still high despite industry downturn. For many managers working within this field the MI&QA Conference is viewed as a mustattend event for the calendar year. The MI&QA Conference provides an important forum to exchange views, keep updated on domestic and international developments and gain greater awareness of the current issues affecting the meat industry. The conference offers delegates a chance to network with other industry associates within and outside the sector. This past year has seen the conclusion of some interesting funded research and development projects and this conference will give the industry an opportunity to hear directly from the researchers the outcomes of their projects. In particular delegates will be hearing of those projects dealing with processing technologies as well as assurance schemes and inspection arrangements. The MI&QA Conference is an industry event relevant to anyone who has responsibility for ensuring the quality and food safety of meat products.
BENEFITS OF SPONSORING & EXHIBITING Contribute to a renowned conference and establish or reinforce your profile as a key player Reach key decision makers in the industry to reinforce brand image Launch a new product or service and generate industry interest DELEGATE PROFILE The MI&QA Conference has established itself over sixteen years as a leading event for personnel involved in food safety, meat quality systems, animal welfare, and the environmental issues associated with meat processing here in Australia Delegates comprise: Meat Industry representatives including Quality Assurance managers livestock managers and buyers marketing managers production managers and floor supervisors meat safety managers and personnel laboratory technicians and managers Regulators Government representatives come from State and Federal authorities including the Department of Agriculture, State Departments of Health and Primary Industries etc. NGO representatives Islamic associations Representatives from animal welfare NGOs such as the RSPCA Professionals Quality and food safety consultants microbiologists meat science researchers animal welfare researchers text authors and publishers journalists from rural and trade journals
Industry Service Providers technology and equipment suppliers chemical suppliers consumable suppliers consultants laboratories Educators private and government RTO s Universities and Agricultural Colleges Industry body representatives AMPC AMIC MLA AMIEU
CONFERENCE VENUE The 2015 Meat Inspection and Quality Assurance Conference will be held at the Gold Coast the Mercure Gold Coast Resort. The Mercure Gold Coast Resort is located 30 minutes from the Gold Coast Airport and just minutes away from the beautiful Gold Coast beaches, Surfers Paradise, Currumbin Sanctuary, Robina Town Centre, Skilled Park, and Metricon Stadium. Mercure Gold Coast Resort is perfectly positioned for your business or pleasure trip. Enjoy a wide array of exceptional amenities at the Mercure Gold Coast Resort, including spacious rooms and suites, swimming pools, conference facilities and five championship golf courses.
ACCOMMODATION Accommodation is available onsite and can be book through MINTRAC. Recently renovated, Mercure Gold Coast Resort's 280 guest rooms are fresh, contemporary and stylish. Guests looking for Gold Coast hotels can find a wide range of accommodation options at this superb hotel, with Privilege Rooms, Superior Spa Rooms and Suites available. Beautifully appointed and spacious, each guest room features an ensuite, a work desk, coffee and tea making facilities, a TV with pay-per-view channels, and a balcony, patio or courtyard with views over the gardens, golf course or pool. Prices vary starting from $129 for early bird bookings
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES AVAILABLE Sponsor type Package commitments Gold Company name, logo on front of promotional materials and conference program 2 x full free registrations, including dinner (not travel and accommodation) Opportunity for banner display in main auditorium Acknowledgement as the primary sponsor on slides between every session Right to place promotional materials in delegate s conference bags. Keynote speaker sponsor Silver Sponsor Company name, logo on conference program Naming rights to sponsored session 2 minute introduction to speaker 1 x full free registration, including dinner (not travel and accommodation) Right to place promotional materials in delegate s conference bags. Acknowledgement as supporting sponsor on slides between speakers, a minimum of 4 times Company name and logo on back of promotional materials and conference program 1 x free conference registration and entry to dinner (not travel and accommodation) Acknowledgement as supporting sponsor on slides between speakers, a minimum of 4 times Right to place promotional materials in delegate s conference bags. Exhibitor 1 x exhibition booth 1 x free conference registration 1 x free entry to dinner 5 minutes during a plenary session to inform delegates about your exhibition Listing and acknowledgement in conference program Minimum of 4 hours access to delegates over two days. Meal sponsor Recognition in program against meal listing Dinner naming rights Right to place promotional materials on tables/in meal boxes/around room Right to place promotional materials in delegate s conference bags Input into colour/theme arrangements/choices of sponsored meal Announcement of sponsorship support immediately prior to sponsored meal Cost $5,500 $3,300 $2,200 $2,200 $1,850 Bag Right to place promotional materials in delegate s conference bags. $550 Newsletter Advertisement in conference newsletter and up to 250 words of $110 sponsor advertorial
EXHIBITOR INFORMATION Front Runner Style Front Runner style is a strong construction with Velcro compatible walls. Although exhibitors can upgrade in style, it is mostly suitable for heavy weights & exhibitors who may wish to Velcro posters & signage on the walls. Please note the above images are examples only & may not fully represent this event. 1.8m x 2.4m Booth These would be standard 1.8m x 2.4m booths covered in Black or Light Grey velcro compatible frontrunner material. Each booth consists of the following items: 2.4m x 2.4m high back wall 1.8m x 2.4m high side walls on closed sides 290mm high fascia boards on open sides 1 x Company signage on open sides (Up to 30 black characters, in capitals, on white pvc panel) 2 x Energy efficient spotlights 1 x 4amp general-purpose outlet (GPO)
Please state your preferred Booth location (Booth layout DRAFT) ENTRANCE